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FOREVER
YOUNG
WINTER 2022
FOREVER
YOUNG
A Quarterly Publication of the West Allis Senior Center
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SPECIAL
EVENTS & NOTICES
West Allis Senior Center Winter Weather Closures
414-302-8700 Listen to local news and when Mil-
Monday thru Friday waukee Public School District clos-
es due to inclement weather, all
Hours: 9:00 - 4:30 Milwaukee County Senior Dining
Important Holiday sites will close.
All West Allis Senior
Closing Center programs,
On January 17th, 2022, the West and group activities
Allis Senior Center and the Senior Dining are also canceled.
Program will be closed in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
COVID Restrictions
Special Appreciation Masks are required while participating in
activities at the West Allis Senior Center
Thank you.
Heritage West Allis Senior
Living Complex for sponsoring the
Senior Center’s annual magazine sub-
scriptions in our lobby area.
Food for the Hungry, Inc. for the Let us know what programs
wonderful assortment of breads and bak-
ery items donated to the Senior Center would you like at the
throughout the year. Our special thanks
to Gary and Fred, who volunteer for them Senior Center?
and deliver items weekly to the Senior
Book Club Music Appreciation
Center.
Cribbage Yahtzee
THANK YOU!
Chess Canasta
Trivial Pursuit Royal Rummy
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AT A GLANCE
MONDAY WEDNESDAY
Fitness Center 9 - 11 P/Free Fitness Center 9 - 11 P/Free
Billiards 9-4 $0.50 Senior Breakfast (3rd Wed.) 9 - 10 P/$
Arthritis Exercise Class 10 - 11 Free Billiards 9-4 $0.50
Card Making Group 10 - 12 Free Arthritis Exercise Class 10 - 11 Free
Senior Dining 11:15 - 12 P/$3/$8 Senior Ambassador 10 - 12 Open
Computer Tech 12 - 3 Free Senior Dining 11:15 - 12 P/$3/$8
Sheepshead 12 - 4 Free Computer Tech 12 - 3 Free
Stained Glass 12 - 4 P/$
Sheepshead 12 - 4 Free
TUESDAY Knit & Crochet Group 12:30 - 2 Free
Fitness Center 9 - 11 P/Free Beat the Blues Group (2nd & 4th 12:30 - 2 Open
Wed.)
Billiards 9-4 $0.50
Quilting Group 9 – 11 Free THURSDAY
Singing with Salud 10 - 11 Free
Fitness Center 9 - 11 P/Free
Senior Dining 11:15 - 12 P/$3/$8
Billiards 9-4 $0.50
Computer Tech 12 - 3 Free
Chair Yoga 10:30 - 11 Free
Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 Free
Meditation 11 - 11:15 Free
Dominoes 12:30 - 2:30 Free Senior Dining 11:15 - 12 P/$3/$8
Movie Matinee (2nd & 4th Tues) 12:30 - 2:30 Free Computer Tech 12 - 3 Free
Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 Free
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Dartball 12:30 - 2:30 Free
Registration is continuous until a class is filled. Ongoing
classes and activities accept new participants throughout
the year. The majority of classes and activities are taught
or led by volunteers. Register by calling 414-302-8700.
FRIDAY
SENIOR DINING RESERVATIONS Fitness Center 9 - 11 P/Free
In person or by phone 414-302-8703. Due by 11 the day Billiards 9-4 $0.50
before.
Arthritis Exercise Class 10 - 11 Free
Senior Dining 11:15 - 12 P/$3/$8
Free With Senior Center membership card
Computer Tech 12 - 3 Free
P Pre-registration required
Sheepshead 12 - 4 Free
$ Fee or suggested donation required
Open No membership required
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FUN, FROLIC &
FRIENDSHIP
Senior Breakfast Group Singing with Salud
3rd Wednesday, meets at 9. New for 2022, Starting Tuesday, Jan-
This fun social group meets once a uary 11th,at 10 and Tuesday morn-
month at various restaurants. Partici- ings thereafter. Enjoy singing along to
pants pay for their own meal, including the oldies. Don’t know the words, the
tax and tip. lyrics will be there for you to see.
Enjoy good conversation and meet new Join us for another fun and entertain-
people. ing activity at the Senior Center.
Group Leader is Kathy Fermanich.
Call her at 414-302-8700 the day be-
fore if you plan to attend.
January 19
84th Classic Café Random Jokes and Trivia!
1650 S 84 St.
If you’re interested in receiving a daily,
February 15
entertaining email.
Pegasus Restaurant
7727 W Greenfield Ave. Email Sharon at
seniorcenter@westalliswi.gov
March 16 It’s guaranteed to brighten your day!
Mad Rooster Café
4401 W Greenfield Ave
April 20
Braun’s Power House
7100 W National Ave.
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LEISURE ACTIVITIES WITH FRIENDS
RECREATION
Games and Cards Jigsaw Puzzles
Pocket Billiards Studies have shown that jigsaw puz-
Monday - Friday zling strongly engages cognitive abili-
ties and long-term memory. Keep your
9-4*
brain en-
(.50 donation per game. Funds collect- gaged with
ed maintain equipment.)
our ongoing
Computer Games (in Computer Lab) puzzle area.
Monday - Friday
12– 3*
Sheepshead (beginning and sea-
soned players)
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
12 - 4*
Mexican Train Dominoes
Tuesdays
12:30 - 2*
Barb Forster, Group Leader
Wii Bowling Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12 - 2.*
Dennis Kopp, Group Leader
.Movie Matinee
Dartball
2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 12:30 in our
Thursdays
Lower Level. Call 414-302-8700 on
12:30 - 2:30*
Tuesday morning for information on the
John Langford Group Leader afternoon’s featured film. Group Leader
* Unless a special event is scheduled. is Mary Sullivan.
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INTERESTING PROGRAMS
City of West Allis Caring for Your Eyes as You
Winter Week! Age
Blankets and Bingo Join Brenda McGinley, OTR, CLVT, Certi-
fied Occupational Therapist and Low Vision
The West Allis Business District asked us Specialist, as she discusses what vision
to host Bingo, prizes included, at the Sen- changes are normal as we age and what
ior Center on January 21, 2-4. you can do to keep your eyes healthy. This
presentation will stress the importance of
Also we will be selling & raffling Senior good vision as it relates to safety and pre-
Center made fleece blankets. Tickets are vention of falls. Learn about age related eye
3 for $5. It may be your lucky day. diseases and local programs that can assist
those with permanent vision loss.
Enjoy a couple of hours of fun with other Thursday, February 17th at 1.
Bingo enthusiasts. It’s going to be a
great day! Planning for Your Care in
Everyone is Welcome! Later Life
Please join us as Milwaukee County De-
partment of Health and Human Services –
Aging and Disabilities Services (ADS) Out-
reach Social Worker, Andy Bethke, pro-
vides an overview of information and re-
sources to help you plan for your future.
Learn more about actions that you can
take now to make things easier as you
Wonderful Women of grow older, and also about ways to get
help when you need it.
West Allis Monday, February 21st at 1.
Thursday, February 10, 12:30.
Devan Gracyalny, Vice Chairman of the
Downsizing: It’s Just “Stuff”
West Allis Historic Preservation Commis-
sion and President of the West Allis His- Join us Thursday, February 24th at
12:30 with Margaret Finley of The Laure-
torical Society will present his PowerPoint
ate Group.
on all the contributions that West Allis
women made to our Great City. We’ll explore how we “think” about our be-
longings and consider how to move from
Please RSVP by February 8th at 414-302- “having to get rid of “ mind set to a ”paying
8700. it forward” one. And yes, you’ll walk away
with FUN tips on how to cull your posses-
sions as well. Lets get motivated?
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INTERESTING PROGRAMS
Dental, Vision, Hearing, Rickover:
Houshold Chores—Where Father of the Navy
can I get help? Join us for a fascinating and historical
look at the most famous and controversial
Thursday, March 10, at 1 find information flag officer of his era
about how to get the things that we need.
(1950-1980) Hyman G.
For older adults, it can be especially difficult
to find resources for dental care, vision Rickover ’Father of the
care, hearing care, household chore ser- Navy’ on Monday,
vices, and durable medical equipment. March 21st at 12:30.
Please join us as Milwaukee County Depart- Guest speaker, John
ment of Health and Human Services – Ag- Lindstadt, is a former
ing and Disabilities Services (ADS) Out- nuclear submarine of-
reach Social Worker Andy Bethke provides
ficer will educate us on
an overview of resources and information to
meet these needs. the man who built the first nuclear-
powered submarine. Pre-registration re-
quested; call 414-302-8700.
Effective Techniques for
Enhancing Mental Fitness Be prepared and don’t be-
Our speaker will share various techniques to come a victim!
keep you mentally fit and cognitively alert.
Lisa Schiller is the Director of Investiga-
You will learn how brain exercises can stim-
tions and Media Relations for the Better
ulate both sides of the brain and boost Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin.
memory. Another program from The Laure- The BBB covers the entire state of Wis-
ate Group. Stay tuned date/ time: TBD consin, but is located right here in West
Allis!
‘911’ EMERGENCY Lisa will give a presentation on Thurs-
day, April 7 at 1 about common scams
Eric Jansen, Communications Supervisor for - what to look out for so that you don't
the West Allis Police Department will explain become a victim, as well as how to
the ins and outs of our ‘911’ emergency sys- properly report scams and fraud. She'll
tem. He’ll also share important discuss computer tech
things you should know when scams, online purchase
calling ‘911’. Reservations re- scams, the grandparent
quested; call 414-302-8700. scams and many more. It’s
Stay tuned date/ time: TBD great to be in the aware.
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**NEW** TRIPS FOR 2022
Day Trippers Travel Club Casino Bus Trip
Do you enjoy exploring inter- Enjoy a variety of table games,
esting places around Wis- machines, slots, and bingo at
consin and surrounding are- Ho- Chunk casino in Wisconsin
as? Dells. On our way home, we
This year we are fortunate to be cooper- will stop at the Wisconsin Dells Craft &
ating with the City of Greenfield to offer Antique Mall for a little shopping.
these trips for you.
Whether you are the adventurous-type, Thursday, April 21, event #109701-04
looking for an exciting day trip, or you’re
interested in meeting new friends there 9:15 AM Depart Greenfield City Hall
is a trip for you! 5:30 PM Approximate Return to
The Greenfield “Day Trippers” offers Greenfield City Hall
comfortable, carefree one-day tours, Fee: $36 (per person)
traveling by restroom equipped motor RSVP by Monday, March 28
coach (unless otherwise noted) in a non If minimum registration has not been
-smoking environment. reached by March 28th, the trip will be
Enjoy your days amongst friends and canceled and participants refunded. No
add value to your life! refunds for cancellations on or after
Must register in person at the Greenfield March 28, 2022 unless a replacement
City Hall, 7325 W Forest Home Ave. can be found.
414-329-5370.
Mention that you are a West Allis Senior Lambeau Field Tour
Center Member.
This tour has something for everyone
Progressive Ethnic Meal from the casual football viewer to the die
Food Tour -hard Packer fan.
Includes a stadium tour, Hall of Fame
Join us on a tour of Milwaukee’s unique visit, lunch, Packers Heritage Trail bus
ethnic heritage and meals, from Ger- tour, and shopping.
man to Polish, Irish and more! Includes
Friday, May 20, event #109701-05
lunch and shopping.
7:30 AM Depart Greenfield City Hall
Friday, March 4, event #109701-06
6:30 PM Approximate Return to
10:30 AM Depart Greenfield City Hall Greenfield City Hall
5:00 PM Approximate Return to Fee: $110 (per person)
Greenfield City Hall RSVP by Monday, May 9
Fee: $85 (per person)
RSVP by Monday, February 14
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AARP TAX SERVICE IS BACK
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is planning to operate a ‘Drop Off’
tax site at the West Allis Senior Center each Friday from 9:30 AM
to 3:30 PM beginning Friday 2/18/2022 and ending Friday
4/15/2022.
This will be an Appointment Only tax site and all tax counselors
and taxpayers must wear masks and practice social distancing.
NO APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE IN PERSON. You can
make an appointment online at website freetaxhelp.as.me be-
ginning January 17th, 2022.
All required forms can be downloaded from the website or picked
up at the West Allis Senior Center beginning 1/17/2022.
**YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO PICK UP FORMS
AT WASC**
Your initial appointment will be in the morning. Once at the tax
site, we will make a second appointment for the afternoon of the
same day for you to return to pick up your completed return.
The time allowed for each appointment will be limited to 15
minutes so you must have all of the required forms completely
filled out when you arrive for your appointment.
To limit exposure to others, please do not arrive until 5 minutes
before your appointment time. Please remember to bring your
copy of last year’s tax return.
Because of COVID and the procedures that must be followed,
the number of appointments available are limited this year.
Thank you for your patience.
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WELLNESS FOR
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Arthritis Exercise
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:00—11:00 a.m.
Relieve your arthritis pain through gentle
motion and activities designed to help in-
crease joint flexibility, range of motion
and maintain muscle strength. Sessions
feature gentle stretching, low intensity,
aerobics and chair exercises. Shirley
Laux is the Certified Arthritis Exercise In-
structor; Chuck Chapeta and Maria Vega,
Assistants.
Beat the Blues
Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th of Month
Feeling depressed or anxious? Join our
peer support group that meets every oth-
er week. Each session offers a safe and
caring environment where you can take
comfort in talking to others and know that
you aren’t alone. Sandy King, Group Fa-
cilitator.
Toe Nail Trimmers Chair Yoga
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
2nd Monday of ODD Month Instructor Susie Melott has been teach-
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ing her classes on ZOOM. Join us in
This program has registered nurses who the lobby to stretch and be together.
are specially trained to trim nails. No Breathing techniques are included at
soaking of feet is needed. Registration is the end of the class. Visit
required by calling 262-719-0336. The yogaisserved.com, for a full list of avail-
cost is $31 each visit, make check paya- able classes.
ble to Toe Nail Trimmers. Appointments We All Love Susie!!
available: January 10, March 14, May 9.
10STAYING HEALTHY
Get Fit and Fabulous in
2022
Our “State of the Art” Fitness Room is
here for you. We have club-quality tread-
mills, pneumatic Keiser weight lifting ma-
chines, Schwinn recumbent bikes and Nu
-Steps.
A few forms will have to be filled out and
approved by your Doctor prior to working
out.
Then Wendy B, our amazing member
and technician at Froedtert Hospital con-
ducts our orientations every other
Wednesday. She can also help you with
your fitness goals.
She’ll keep you on your toes and you’ll
get healthier while doing it.
COVID VACCINES
The West Allis Health Department of-
fers a weekly COVID vaccine clinic
Tuesday—Friday. The Pfizer vaccine is
available for 1st dose, 2nd dose, and
booster appointments.
Visit www.westalliswi.gov/COVID vac-
cine or call 414-302-8600 to schedule
an appointment.
FITNESS PROGRAM HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Want a Moderna or Johnson & Johnson
Afternoons available, Call the Office vaccine? Visit www.vaccines.gov to find
to schedule your time. 414-302-8700. a local provider.
11WEEKLY CLASSES
ARTS & CRAFTS
Knit & Crochet: Wednesdays,
12:30 - 2:00 Share your afternoon with
new friends while you work on your own
project. Enjoy lively conversation and sto-
ries with other ‘Yarnsmiths’.
Stained Glass: Group meets
Wednesdays from 12 – 4 Beginners
and Intermediates welcome. Work on
your own project. Sandy Steckler, Lynn
Zwitter, and Lynn Sidabris are the Group
Leaders. Prices TBD
Creative Cards: Mondays, 10-
12 Explore card making techniques.
Proceeds from sales used to replenish
supplies. Donations gladly accepted.
June Trehus and JoAnn Eversdyk,
Group Leaders.
Three-Leaf Clover Stained Glass-Beginner
Course
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. No experience necessary.
We have all the supplies for you to learn a new skill.
Wednesdays, March 9 and 16 from 12 - 3 Cost $5;.
RSVP deadline is March 3. Sandy Steckler, Lynn Zwitter,
and Lynn Sidabris are the Group Leaders.
12TUESDAY CLASSES
ARTS & CRAFTS
Pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. Call 414-302-8700.
Classes fill fast. Payments are due by the specified deadlines.
Pretty In Pink: ‘Luck of the Irish’ Tuesday, Feb 22
Tuesday - Jan. 18 from 12 - 3 Create this table runner to
from 12 -3 Create set your ‘Pot of Gold’ on. Deadline is
this Valentine mini Feb. 18, $5.00.
wall hanging. Dead-
line is Jan. 14 $5.00
Let’s Make Fabric Baskets:
Heart Love Pocket: Tuesday, Jan. Tuesday, March 1, 8, 15 from 12 - 3
25 from 12 - 3 Learn a new technique: Create a lovely clutter buster fabric bas-
paper piec- ket to go with your decor for all your
ing. Just in odds and ends. 2 designs to choose
time for from. Maybe a new Easter basket?
Valentines Deadline Feb 25, $15.00.
Day. Dead- Spring Wall Hangings:
line is Jan.
21 $5.00. Tuesday, Apr. 5, 12 - 3 ‘I See the Easter
Bunny’ 12”x14”. Deadline Apr 1, $5.00.
Tuesdays, Apr. 12, 19, 26 12 - 3 ‘Little
Recycled Denim Tote: Tuesdays Butterflies’ 14”x18”. Deadline Apr 8,
Feb 1, 8, 15, 12 - 3 Create this useful $15.00.
tote from your unused jeans. If you
have jeans that you haven’t been using,
please bring along. Deadline Jan 28.
$15.00.
13THURSDAY CLASSES
ARTS & CRAFTS
**NEW FOR 2022** Snuffle Mats
The Recycling Sisters: Are you starting to feel the dreaded annu-
al Cabin Fever? Did you know that your
Join in the fun with Janet and Kitty while
pets can feel it, too?
making new friends.
Starting January 6 and the first Thurs- Join us to make a Snuffle Mat for your
day of the month they will teach you pooch or kitty. Soft and washable, this en-
how to create something amazing out of gagement toy re-
recycled items. lieves boredom and
is an easy way to in-
Every month will
teract with your pet,
be a surprise.
Thursday, January
Deadline the Mon- 27th 1-3
day prior to the Deadline January 24.
first Thursday.
414-302-8700
Watering Can Art
Make your watering chores more joyful.
Decorate a plain watering into a work of
art. On Thursday, March 31st at 12:30,
Sara G., Artist, will teach you how to de-
coupage with fabric for a “splashy” gar-
dening tool. Cost $5.00
Deadline March 28,
SPECIAL REFUND NOTE: Due to pur-
chasing supplies for all of our CRAFT-
ING classes, there will be no refunds af-
ter the deadline date.
14AMAZING VOLUNTEERS
Gifts of Warmth Volunteers
Thank you for all you do. In 2021 the
West Allis Senior Center donated many
items to the following:
West Allis Community Collective
Apostle Presbyterian Church
Caring Angels
St. Croix Hospice Heartfelt Thanks
West Allis Schools
A huge thank you goes out to all 70 of
Era’s Senior Network
our volunteers for generously giving their
Women’s Care Center
time and talents to the West Allis Senior
Milwaukee Birthright Center.
Christ St. Peter’s School
Special thanks to our Shirley and June
Barbie’s Share the Warmth Coat Drive
and their Christmas cookie bakers, who
Veteran’s Administration
baked over 3,900 cookies and 50
Please consider joining our Gifts of pounds of fudge in 1 week.
Warmth (GOW) group. Members work at Also thanks to the amazing volunteers in
their leisure to create handmade mittens, the office/hospitality crew, instructors,
scarfs, hats and afghans. These wonder- group leaders, Gift of Warmth crafters,
fully warm and colorful items are collected special event helpers, senior dining crew
and then donated to area schools and and monitors for our fitness and comput-
agencies. er areas and now someone to take care
The Senior Center accepts donations of 4 of our fish tank. We need all of you.
-ply and specialty yarns throughout the You all ROCK!
year for the GOW projects. Completed
items may be dropped off anytime.
Please call 414-302-8700 to notify them
when you’d like to pick up yarn or drop off
your completed items.
Help keep Milwaukee warm.
15BE IN THE KNOW
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Share Your Talents:
We are looking for excited volunteers
who are interested in sharing their tal-
ents.
Do you play guitar, piano, or ukulele?
We’d love to hear music playing in the
Center again.
Maybe you know how to teach dancing,
Zumba, or jewelry making?
If you would like to teach please con-
tact us.
Email seniorcenter@westalliswi.gov or
call 414-302-8700 with your ideas and
we’ll schedule you in.
West Allis Senior Center
WE LOVE LEARNING!
Trust Fund
Donations to the West Allis Senior Center
Commission on Aging Trust Fund are tax deductible according
The West Allis Commission on Aging to current tax code. Funds are held sepa-
generally meets on the fourth Monday rately by the City of West Allis for the
of each month at 3:45 No meetings in West Allis Senior Center.
July or December. Individuals and organizations wishing to
The public is invited to attend and ob- make a donation to the Trust Fund should
serve these meetings. contact the Commission on Aging or the
Senior Center Services Coordinator.
Members include: Patricia Wik-
enhauser, Chair; Deborah Tiegs, Assis- Donations may be made at any time dur-
tant Chair; Diane Langford, Margee ing the year and should be made payable
Maydak; Dave Rymaszewski; Linda to the West Allis Senior Center Trust
Timm; John Zentgraf and Heather Fund. Restricted donations are subject to
Uzowulu, Eras Representative. approval by the West Allis Commission on
Aging.
16YOU’RE NOT ALONE:
SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Hunger Task Force Stockbox
This Commodity Supplemental Food
Those with last names starting with the
Program run by Hunger Task Force pro-
letter A - L pick up between 1 - 2 p.m.
vides healthy and nutritious supplemen-
Last names starting with M - Z pick up
tary food to low-income seniors who
between 2 - 3 p.m.
meet the following requirements:
You will need to provide a photo ID with
60 years or older
your name and current address. Your
Milwaukee County residents Stockbox will be loaded into your vehi-
Monthly income: cle.
1 person household—$1,396 Hunger Task Force’s Senior Outreach
Program helps connect low-income sen-
2 person household—$1,888
iors to programs, like FoodShare, that
Stockboxes generally include cereal, provide access to adequate nutrition.
milk, canned veggies and fruits, pasta or The Senior Benefit Specialist can help
rice, protein, fruit juice, canned meats with the application process, including
and two pounds of fresh Wisconsin interviews and submitting verification in
cheese. order to ease the burden of the applica-
Currently, Hunger Task Force is distrib- tion process for home-bound seniors.
uting the Stockboxes at Pick ’n Save’s Contact Tammy Keen at 414-588-7132
parking lot located at 68th and National or via email:
Avenue in West Allis. For information on Tammy.Keen@hungertaskforce.org.
additional sites, call Impact at ’211’.
Seniors meeting the requirements can
pick up a Stockbox between 1pm and
3pm on the following Tuesdays:
January 11
February 8
March 15
April 12
17WELLNESS RESOURCES
Milwaukee County ERAs Senior Network
Aging Resource Center Eras Senior Network provides seniors in
Milwaukee County with rides to medical
Andy Bethke, Human Service Worker -
appointments and grocery stores.
Outreach for Milwaukee County can as-
sist you with your questions regarding: Adults age 60 and over who need rides
or seasonal yard clean-up, should call
Eras at 414-488-6500.
The organization is also seeking volun-
teer drivers and helpers. Visit
www.eraswi.org.
Senior Ambassador
Not sure where to get information on ser-
Senior meals and home delivered meals vices, benefits or resources? Senior Am-
Transportation bassador, Mary
Devitt, will help
Assistance for legal or financial issues
you understand
Resources for those with dementia and the programs
their caregivers
available for old-
Services in your home: medical or non- er adults. Stop
medical by and see her
Chores: housekeeping, errands, shop- on Wednesday
ping mornings 10-12
Resources for your safety or another old- for information
er adult’s safety on housing,
Long term care programs caregiving, finan-
cial assistance,
For these and any other questions you
might have, call us at 414-289-6874, and more. Call
county.milwaukee.gov/aging for an appoint-
ment, 414-302-
Meet Andy at one of his two programs here
8700. She’s
on February 21st, and March 10th
ready to help.
18MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
SENIOR DINING PROGRAM
. Curbside Dining Please arrive after 11:15 to avoid long
Enjoy delicious, nutritious, balanced lines and traffic issues. For more infor-
curbside lunches at the West Allis Sen- mation visit:
ior Center. https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/
Anyone 60 and over is welcome to par- Department-on-Aging
ticipate regardless of income along with
his/her spouse of any age. The sug-
gested contribution per meal is $3 for
diners 60 and older; $8 is the cost for
guests under 60.
Curbside meals are served Monday
through Friday beginning at 11 a.m.
You will need to pre-register for a
diner’s card and then make reserva-
tions at least 24 hours in advance by
calling 414-302-8703.
Download the registration form from the
West Allis Senior Center’s web page: Meals on Wheels
https://www.westalliswi.gov/Senior-
The Meals on Wheels Program pro-
Center or call 414-302-8703 to arrange
motes independent living for home-
to pick one up. Current menus are also
bound older adults through a delivery
available on the above website.
of a hot, nutritious meal Monday
Return completed registration forms through Friday
during curbside meal distribution from
A suggested contribution of $3 per
11 a.m. - Noon, or mail it to Senior Din-
meal is appreciated to offset the cost of
ing Program, 7001 W. National Avenue,
the program.
West Allis, WI 53214. Call 414-302-
8703 for more information. If you, or someone you know could
benefit from having meals delivered,
To keep our amazing volunteers warm
please call the Aging Resource Center
we are distributing lunches from the
at (414) 289-6874 to request an as-
parking lot again. Please line up on
sessment.
70th Street and they will usher you in.
19Check us out!
There’s multitude of ways to keep up to date
and in touch with the many things happening
at West Allis Senior Center. Not all pro-
grams are listed in the newsletter. We invite
you to check out the following.
Make sure to ’like’ us on the West Allis
Visit our Computer
Health Department’s Facebook page: Lab
www.facebook.com/westallishealth Connect with family and
dept. friends near and far on Face-
Visit the Senior Center’s webpage at: http:// book and email. Learn new
www/westalliswi.gov/204/senior-center. crafts on YouTube and Pin-
View our calendar and photos highlighting terest. Open Monday
recent events. Don’t forget to sign up to re- through Friday, Noon –3:00.
ceive our program notifications. Call 414-302-8700 to confirm
the lab is open.
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